Keep this up top...More deserving than any ISO! Once again welcome home, God bless you and yours always Nothingman..And God bless America and the whole world!!! Forget about RSD, its Nothingman day today...So proud of you and this community. Well done everyone!! Well done..
So well said. I am so glad it arrived - and so well deserving. None of this would had ever happened if it wasn't for everyone who donated.
This holy grail has been my favorite that I have been a part of. Thank you everyone who helped out, donated, bumped the thread, searched for sellers, the list goes on and on. This has been a lot of fun.
It doesn't happen without you Roger...Definitely the Best grail I've ever been involved in by far! My daughter is being baptized today and reading nothingmans post couldn't have started this great day any better..
Happy Earth day everyone....
"It's so nice to hear that in other parts of the world, the stress- borne from envy- that one finds for themselves is the animosity they develop towards a person selling a box of records. How fortunate!" ~ Thirty Bills Unpaid
Guys I am truly STILL at a loss for words and how I can express my sincerest gratitude towards all of you. Well please hang with me as I try to write a little about what has been going on the past few weeks until today when I got the surprise of a lifetime..As you guys know, I got back from Afghanistan (my final deployment!!) earlier this month. The tour was difficult, physically and mentally draining every day. Going non-stop day in and day out for 11 months really took its toll on me. Lucky for me, I decided FINALLY to become a member of the Ten Club when I was put at a desk job and had steady access to a computer at work. Being away from my friends and family for long periods of time is something that I have grown accustomed to over the duration of my time in the Navy, but this time was different. Truly not knowing that any moment could be my last, it just seemed to take forever. I would be lying to you if I said that I was not fearful everyday. The joy that being a member or this community we have here is a huge credit to me making it out there in one piece mentally. I have receieved so many kind words of encouragement from all you and it really made me proud of what I was doing and the extra determination that I could make it home and it would all be over soon. You guys have brought me so much joy in my short time as a member on here that I really could not have completed my tour in Afghanistan without you all. The entertainment, the knowledge and the good conversations I have had with many of you have been such a pleasure and I truly thank you for it. Since I have gotten back its been kind of a whirlwind of emotions, from not being scared everyday and not carrying a gun to take a shower ( ) to getting settled in my new place and spending time with my girlfriend and us getting used to eachother again. I just got home today from Connecticut where I was visiting my family. I had a great time seeing everyone and reconnecting with friends. I was fortunate enough also on my trip to stop and see our fried Dave (elwayvedder) and was greeted by his community and gave me a proper homecoming. Truly something that has still made me feel so humbled that strangers were willing to come say hello and thank you and thank me for my service. Still blown away by it. NOW WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR!!
I made it home a few hours ago (sorry for the delay in writing this, been busy and trying to gather my thoughts as to what to say lol). There was a package and a poster tube waiting for me. Confused as I was (didn't order anything) I opened the package. Inside was an American flag which I will proudly displaying on my patio for all to see. There was also some stickers and an Eddie magnet. I was truly touched by that gesture. Fighting for my country for the past 6 1/2 years, this is the first flag that I have EVER received, and it means so incredibly much. I think Dave can testify to the effect that it truly is a special thing to be presented with a flag. I am truly honored to have received that. Next up was this mystery poster tube. I havent ordered a poster in a while so I really had no idea what it could be. Once I opened it, there was a letter wrapped around the poster. Naturally I read the letter and from there I shit you not, it kind of is a blur lol. For one, the generosity of you all for getting me the Eddie Vedder signed poster still had blown my mind. And then to see the words "True Holy Grail" my jaw literally dropped. To put this in perspective, I did not cry when I left for Afghanistan or when I got home finally. I literally shed a few tears when I unrolled the poster and laid eyes on my Holy Grail. The 1998 Ames San Diego print. I cannot in words truly express how deeply thankful I am of all of you and your generosity. I honestly hope I can meet all of you at some point at shows and hug you all. Words do not do justice explaining the joy I felt today. This was better than stepping off of that plane and setting foot in America again. I really did not ever imagine I would see this poster in person, let alone be the recipient and now proud owner of it. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Two incredible posters, an amazing flag and goodies, all of you who I am forever grateful for. You have made me the happiest I have been in a long time. This is like the light at the end of the tunnel. From the beginning of my journey of this deployment, to coming home to this, its like everything is complete right now. I know these are material possessions, but just as amazing as these posters is the generosity and spirit of you all. I am blessed to be apart of this family with you all and this act that was bestowed upon me today is something that I will never forget. Again, thank you ALL for this. Hugs all around when I see you guys hopefully sometime in the near future.
I apologize for the length of this, but I honestly could not express m thanks with a simple sentence of paragraph. You people are incredible and I appreciate this more than you can ever know.
PJ
Dear PJ! Welcome Home!! Hardly a better way to wake up than to read your post this morning. Giving back to someone who has sacrificed so much, and being a part of the group that made this possible is a wonderful feeling. I am looking forward to your post where we can get a look at your HG hanging on your wall back home!!
Cheers and again, WELCOME HOME!!
Barger
Seen the Best Rock Band on the Planet a few times here and there.
Thank you guys again. Woke up and looked at it in my portfolio and I am still in utter disbelief. Roger, thank you for organizing this. This has clearly been in the workable for a while and without the dedication of you and so many others this would not have happened. I am truly honored by this gift of kindness and of just how hard you guys worked to get this done. Thank you everyone again. Hopefully the frame shop is open today so I can get these beauties on my wall. I will post pics as soon as I can. Thanks again to everyone who donated, and bumped and tracked these down. And I am most certainly in for the next Grail quest
"I wish I was as fortunate, as fortunate as Josh Homme"
Thank you guys again. Woke up and looked at it in my portfolio and I am still in utter disbelief. Roger, thank you for organizing this. This has clearly been in the workable for a while and without the dedication of you and so many others this would not have happened. I am truly honored by this gift of kindness and of just how hard you guys worked to get this done. Thank you everyone again. Hopefully the frame shop is open today so I can get these beauties on my wall. I will post pics as soon as I can. Thanks again to everyone who donated, and bumped and tracked these down. And I am most certainly in for the next Grail quest
Enjoy and love it - trust me, none of this would had been possible without everyone on that list. We are just so happy that you are home safe (and now with your grail )
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1996: Ft Lauderdale
1998: Birmingham
2000: Charlotte, Tampa
2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
2004: Kissimmee
2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
2010: MSG2
2012: Music Midtown
2014: Memphis
2016: Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Jacksonville, JazzFest 2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1 2022: Nashville 2023: Ft. Worth II
Wow! Reading nothingman203's post actually made me misty-eyed. Not afraid to admit that one bit! All I can say is THIS Holy Grail is what it's all about! When Roger gave me the backstory on this one, I didn't feel it was an option to participate - it was my duty!
I've said it before and I'll say it again: it's things like this that make the fans of this band the greatest fans in the world.
Welcome home, sir! Thank YOU for your service and for protecting us all!
Congratulations on getting your holy grail - your post made me cry x
2009 - Manchester. 2010 - Dublin, Belfast, London, Berlin, Arras, Werchter. 2011 - PJ20 i & ii, Montreal, Toronto i & ii, Ottawa, Hamilton. 2012 - Manchester i & ii, Berlin i & ii, Stockholm. 2014 - Amsterdam i & ii, Trieste, Vienna, Berlin, Leeds, Milton Keynes. 2016 - Boston Fenway i & ii, 2018 - Amsterdam i & ii, Pinkpop, London i & ii, Padova, Krakow, Barcelona, Seattle i & ii.
I just read your post...out loud...to my fiance. I had a hard time getting through it man.
We are all so happy that you made it home safely. I have younger cousins over there that I worry
about every day. :(
The people in this community are pretty amazing. I'm just glad to be a tiny part of it.
I agree with the other comments...BEST GRAIL EVER! Welcome home!
"It's so nice to hear that in other parts of the world, the stress- borne from envy- that one finds for themselves is the animosity they develop towards a person selling a box of records. How fortunate!" ~ Thirty Bills Unpaid
Wow! So awesome!
These are the moments when i'm extremely proud to be part of this community...no matter if I'm thousands of miles (or km) away!
There's nothing better than to make someone else happy!! :!: :!:
Hope we can go on with this for a long, long time...
up here in my tree in Vienna 2006: Vienna 2009: Berlin 2010: London ~ Berlin 2012: Amsterdam 1+2 ~ Werchter ~ Arras ~ Berlin 1+2 2014: Milano ~ Trieste ~ Vienna ~ Berlin 2018: Padova ~ Rome 2022: Budapest ~ Vienna EV London/Hammersmith 2012 EV Berlin/Zitadelle 2017
"...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
Wow! So awesome!
These are the moments when i'm extremely proud to be part of this community...no matter if I'm thousands of miles (or km) away!
There's nothing better than to make someone else happy!! :!: :!:
Hope we can go on with this for a long, long time...
also miles away from the state
it doesnt matter we will never meet
but im glad soo so glad i was part of this as well..
i have been part of all the grail thread im sure..and i agree this is the best by some way..
Thank you guys again. I wish someone had been videotaping me so I could show you just how incredible I felt at the exact moment. I feel words do not do it justice. Thank you guys again, seriously. I am still just in awe for a few reasons. For starters, that this happened to me, the amount of time this has been going on for and you all never gave up hope and made it happen all the way until the end, and just the overall feeling of your appreciation. It truly is something special, I wish the band could see this thread. The time and dedication, the words and good vibes so they could really understand that we take care of our own and they have inspired so many people to do nice things for one and other even if we may not ever meet. You all are truly amazing people and I cannot say thank you enough.
"I wish I was as fortunate, as fortunate as Josh Homme"
Yaaaayyyy!!!!
PJ, like others here, your post brought tears to my eyes. I am so glad you were surprised and got your
Holy Grail!! More importantly I am so happy you are home safely and done with Afghanistan.
Thank you again for your years of service, I feel like this is the least I could do.
Enjoy!!!
It's been a pleasure to be a part of this... what a wonderful community to be a part of! Your post PJ was super touching, and I wish we could have seen your face when you opened it Thank you for your service, glad you're home, and can't wait to see the pics!!
"That guy you used to be, he’s still in the car. He’ll always be in the car. Just don’t let him drive." -- Eddie
Chorzów 2007 - Berlin 2009 - Berlin 2010 - Gdynia 2010 - Berlin 2012 - Berlin 2012 - Stockholm 2012 - EV Manchester 2012 - Milan 2014 - Trieste 2014 - Vienna 2014 - Berlin 2014 - Gdynia 2014 - Rio 2018 - Sao Paulo 2018
Welcome home, and enjoy all your goodies. This was not a hard decision to make....... I couldn't wait to help towards your grail. You deserve all the happiness in the world.... so sit back and enjoy all of it and the emotions that come.
Couldn't be more happy for you!
Cheers to you my friend!!!
Pamela
The thing I like most about time is that it's not real. It's all in the head. Sure, it's a useful trick to use if you want to meet someone at a specific place in the universe and have tea or coffee- but that's all it is- a trick. There is no such thing as the past. It exists only in the memory. There is no such thing as the future. It exists only in our imagination. If our watches were truly accurate, the only thing they would ever say is "Now". That's what time it is. It's "Now". - Damien Echols
Thank you for being who you are and doing what you did. It's people like you who make me proud to be part of a stir in your life. And finally, I hope to meet everyone on this list someday.
Steve
It's been a pleasure to be a part of this... what a wonderful community to be a part of! Your post PJ was super touching, and I wish we could have seen your face when you opened it Thank you for your service, glad you're home, and can't wait to see the pics!!
These were about the same words I had in mind!
Like a book among the many on a shelf...
Dublin 02 Arena - 22/6/10. Belfast Odyssey Arena - 23/6/10. London Hyde Park - 25/6/10. Berlin Wuhlheide - 30/6/10.
Manchester MEN - 20/06/12. Manchester MEN - 21/06/12
1996: Ft Lauderdale
1998: Birmingham
2000: Charlotte, Tampa
2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
2004: Kissimmee
2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
2010: MSG2
2012: Music Midtown
2014: Memphis
2016: Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Jacksonville, JazzFest 2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1 2022: Nashville 2023: Ft. Worth II
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It doesn't happen without you Roger...Definitely the Best grail I've ever been involved in by far! My daughter is being baptized today and reading nothingmans post couldn't have started this great day any better..
Happy Earth day everyone....
MLMF NYC
Dear PJ! Welcome Home!! Hardly a better way to wake up than to read your post this morning. Giving back to someone who has sacrificed so much, and being a part of the group that made this possible is a wonderful feeling. I am looking forward to your post where we can get a look at your HG hanging on your wall back home!!
Cheers and again, WELCOME HOME!!
Barger
1996: Ft Lauderdale
1998: Birmingham
2000: Charlotte, Tampa
2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
2004: Kissimmee
2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
2010: MSG2
2012: Music Midtown
2014: Memphis
2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1
2022: Nashville
2023: Ft. Worth II
I've said it before and I'll say it again: it's things like this that make the fans of this band the greatest fans in the world.
Welcome home, sir! Thank YOU for your service and for protecting us all!
-Dyer
2012 - Manchester i & ii, Berlin i & ii, Stockholm. 2014 - Amsterdam i & ii, Trieste, Vienna, Berlin, Leeds, Milton Keynes.
2016 - Boston Fenway i & ii, 2018 - Amsterdam i & ii, Pinkpop, London i & ii, Padova, Krakow, Barcelona, Seattle i & ii.
This was truly very special and very deserving. Can't wait to see the pics...enjoy!!
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We are all so happy that you made it home safely. I have younger cousins over there that I worry
about every day. :(
The people in this community are pretty amazing. I'm just glad to be a tiny part of it.
I agree with the other comments...BEST GRAIL EVER!
MLMF NYC
I don't think I could say it better than this. This has been the best grail yet.
Welcome home!
Kansas City '10
EV Tulsa '12
Enjoy this poster and it was great to been a part in this..
Thanx Roger and Dimitris for getting this started and thanx to all who did follow the path that these awesome dudes have created...
Keep on rockin friends and cheerzz to all
h8 2 w8 for concerts
These are the moments when i'm extremely proud to be part of this community...no matter if I'm thousands of miles (or km) away!
There's nothing better than to make someone else happy!! :!: :!:
Hope we can go on with this for a long, long time...
2006: Vienna 2009: Berlin 2010: London ~ Berlin 2012: Amsterdam 1+2 ~ Werchter ~ Arras ~ Berlin 1+2
2014: Milano ~ Trieste ~ Vienna ~ Berlin 2018: Padova ~ Rome 2022: Budapest ~ Vienna
EV London/Hammersmith 2012
EV Berlin/Zitadelle 2017
"..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
“..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
also miles away from the state
it doesnt matter we will never meet
but im glad soo so glad i was part of this as well..
i have been part of all the grail thread im sure..and i agree this is the best by some way..
hats of to lukin and dimi yet again
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Congrats nothingman203! Welcome back!
enjoy those little gifts ......its so cool that a little something from each of us can make such an impact.
thanks for your service.
Where I'm not ugly and you're lookin' at me
PJ, like others here, your post brought tears to my eyes. I am so glad you were surprised and got your
Holy Grail!! More importantly I am so happy you are home safely and done with Afghanistan.
Thank you again for your years of service, I feel like this is the least I could do.
Enjoy!!!
Congrats and enjoy your gift!!!!!
Couldn't be more happy for you!
Cheers to you my friend!!!
Pamela
Steve
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These were about the same words I had in mind!
Dublin 02 Arena - 22/6/10. Belfast Odyssey Arena - 23/6/10. London Hyde Park - 25/6/10. Berlin Wuhlheide - 30/6/10.
Manchester MEN - 20/06/12. Manchester MEN - 21/06/12
1996: Ft Lauderdale
1998: Birmingham
2000: Charlotte, Tampa
2003: Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix
2004: Kissimmee
2008: West Palm Beach, Bonnaroo, Columbia
2010: MSG2
2012: Music Midtown
2014: Memphis
2018: Wrigley 1, Fenway 1
2022: Nashville
2023: Ft. Worth II